Security Alarm Technician - Electronic / Integrated Security

Johnson Controls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) seeks a Commercial Electronic Security Technician to support a federal program at a Penn State University campus location in State College, PA. The role covers maintenance, service, and occasional installation of ESS including access controls, intrusion, and cameras.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000, Bosch/MDI/ American Dynamics systems, and the ability to obtain required government clearances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial/industrial security systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, specs, and manuals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to mount equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.
• Need to obtain government security clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, service, and some installation of electronic security systems (ESS).
• Install security devices per plan following NEC and guidelines.
• Assist with security system programming and setup.
• Test equipment after installation or repair to ensure proper operation.
• Test the system with the signal-receiving center for proper service.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire and prepare emergency-notification records.
• Assist with estimating tasks per supervisor directions.
• Conduct End-User training.
• Maintain safe work practices and clean up installation debris.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Security systems

Blueprints reading

Communication

Tools use

Teamwork

Security clearance eligibility

Education

C-Cure 9000 certification

Tools

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Bosch CCTV

MDI

American Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a commercial Electronic Security Technician to join our federal team supporting the main Penn State University campus location in State College, PA.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)

As a Security Technician, You Will

• Conduct maintenance and service work, and some installation work, of commercial Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems. Specific systems include, but not limited to: SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000, American Dynamics, and DMP.
• May install security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines
• Assists with security system programming and setup.
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
• Conducts testing of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
• Coordinates installations with police/fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor
• Conduct End-User training.
• Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
• Performs other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing of commercial and/or industrial integrated /electronic security systems for low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV and digital recording systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment
• Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency working with Softwarehouse C-cure 9000
• Proficiency working with commercial and/or industrial camera systems. Experience working with Bosch, MDI, and/or American Dynamics preferred.

Preferred Education

• Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 certified

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls Has Been Recognized By Several Organizations For Leadership In Environment, Sustainability And Governance, As Well As Innovations In Smart Building Platforms

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)